Money Matters

Sharing economy (also known as the on-demand or access economy) is a fast-growing business model that allows providers to use online platforms and smart phones to easily connect with customers and rent a spare room, provide car rides, or provide other personal services. If you've ever rented out a room or vacation home on Airbnb, or provided rides ...

As a volunteer of a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, you can take advantage of tax breaks to save on your tax bill. While you can't deduct the value of your time or services (such as legal or medical services, that you would normally bill for) or the value of income lost while you work as an unpaid volunteer, you can deduct unreimbursed out-of-po...

Mileage is a popular business deduction, but taking advantage of it has gotten more complicated as the IRS cracks down on mileage deductions by not allowing estimates to be used in an audit. In fact, unless you provide complete and accurate records, your entire mileage deduction can be rejected, even if you can prove that you drove for business during the year.

If you think all of the interest you’ve paid on your home mortgage is deductible on your income tax return, think again.

For many taxpayers, the interest home mortgage lenders report on Form 1098 is not deductible. The IRS has imposed new reporting requirements for lenders that will enable the IRS to identify taxpayers who are deducting more than they should.